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We were honored to participate in and sponsor the World Procurement Congress 2024 last week, where our experts engaged with industry leaders and executives in London. Anna Fritz Månsson and Bahige El-Rayes alongside CPOs from Haleon, The HEINEKEN Company, and Mars Petcare, hosted a session with procurement leaders and executives, exploring the future of procurement and sparking insightful discussions on how to future-proof procurement teams. Amidst technological advancements and global challenges, the session highlighted essential strategies for teams to thrive, not just survive. Following our panel session on the mainstage, we continued the conversation with leading CPOs in a CPO Challenger discussion. Diego Barillà and Thibault Lecat presented on how powerful forces are shaping a new reality for executives and the importance of future-proofing procurement amid uncertain times. Explore key highlights from Bahige El-Rayes and Thibault Lecat below. #PLWPC

Whether you're attending Cannes or not, be part of the learnings. On June 25, join marketing experts Maureen Burns, Philip Dowling, Jamie Cleghorn, and Jeff Katzin to hear about the trends and debates from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity around generative AI, marketing experimentation, and more. In an era of soaring complexities, how will you #MeetTheMoment? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmn4dVw5 #BainatCannes

With artificial intelligence, demand generation, and other forces taking center stage, how can marketing executives #MeetTheMoment and foster connections with customers to boost loyalty and propel growth? We hope you can join us at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, where we’ll team up with experts to explore the role of modern marketing and celebrate the remarkable innovation and creativity of leading marketers. Meet our delegation and learn more: https://atbain.co/4bSDba1 #BainatCannes

Companies today must transform or be transformed. Our recent survey of senior executives reveals that half of the companies have undertaken two or more major change efforts within the past five years, yet only 12% of these efforts produce lasting results. What sets companies up for success? Hear from David Michels as he explores the six new principles for a successful business transformation in Forbes. https://atbain.co/3KbxQ1x #TransformationsThatWork

Savi J., Consultant, San Francisco “My parents have the classic immigrant story, arriving with just $20 and working tirelessly. I, on the other hand, grew up much more fortunate in the Bay Area, where ambition thrives and notions of becoming a healthcare revolutionary or building the next billion-dollar start-up swirl in the air. The bedrock of this environment is competition – move fast and break things or someone else will. However, with my parents' guidance, I learned that while competition is absolute, being competitive is optional. Collaboration is important to push boundaries. My parents emphasized this value because they believed that their success was achieved through the support of others. The people they supported also echoed this notion. This belief has strongly shaped my identity and interaction with my community. Staying rooted in my Asian American community has given me the confidence to build communities beyond my ethnic identity. I learned that community is built and strengthened through intentional investment, and this understanding pushed me to contribute and accept support from my community. Now, my definition of community has expanded and covers my neighborhood, friends of differing backgrounds and small business owners like myself. It's been a transformative journey that changed how I perceive people and recognize their success as mine. I have an innate desire to serve my community, and I do so by volunteering and running a pop-up bakery in my neighborhood. My bakery uses seasonal produce from farmers' markets. The proceeds support two San Francisco-based non-profits focusing on urban agriculture. I’ve learned valuable lessons about permits, 'popping-up,' and teaching others how to pop-up. These experiences reaffirmed my belief in the power of collaboration. Collaboration equates to knowledge sharing, allowing others to elevate the existing knowledge and, in return, benefitting everyone. This entails transitioning from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, requiring a certain privilege - the assurance of access to resources. Through collaboration and community, we extend that privilege – the same one that made me who I am.” #AANHPIHM #atBain

Many countries have joined the pledge to keep global temperatures from rising more than 1.5ºC above preindustrial levels. How do banks fit into the carbon transition? We break down the essential steps for banks to harness the energy transition here: https://atbain.co/3UNPai0

Maeve Wang, a former associate consultant in our New York office, worked with Fortune 500 leaders on innovation challenges during her time at the firm. After Bain, she co-founded IAMBIC, developing AI-powered customizable footwear. Her invention was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023. Learn more about Maeve’s time #atBain and her leadership at IAMBIC: https://atbain.co/3Kagt10

Successful business transformations are no longer about periodic transformative programs; they involve embedding an ongoing process of change into the company’s operating rhythms. The key to a successful business transformation? It hinges on individuals within the organization embracing change initiated by leadership and driven from the middle out. Learn more: https://atbain.co/4dteNgD #TransformationsThatWork

The Bain Career Advisory (BCA) provides career expertise and integrated talent support for current Bainies, alumni and clients. Their global team brings expertise in management consulting, executive search, executive coaching and career services. Join us as they roll back the curtain and walk through tips for managing your career with intention. Regardless of where you’re at in your journey, this session will provide you with new skills and resources to plan a fulfilling career. #atBain

This webinar will explore how proactive planning can turn climate mandates into opportunities for strategic growth and resilience. To join the event, you must register here: https://atbain.co/3K4WDnR